Rail-trail gains traction with prairie spirit project discussed
Trail manager KDWP says phase two remains available as a trail and will be patrolled. Local officials and tourism director examine economic impact of rail-trails, comparing Prairie Spirit to Heritage Trail while addressing landowner concerns and legal standards.
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Trent McCown
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Murray McGee
Franklin County
Atchison
McGee
Iowa
Kansas
Michigan
Tonight's Forecast and Weekend Weather Outlook
Clear tonight with a low of 25 to 30 and light variable wind by midnight. Sunday brings a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly in the central and eastern areas with lows of 25 to 30 to the northwest and mid-40s to the southeast. highs reach the lower 40s to around 60. Monday features a split with rain east and snow west. colder in the west. Lows near 10 northwest to the mid-40s southeast. highs from lower 20s northwest to mid-50s southeast. Tuesday turns cold with snow flurries possible east. lows 0 to 5 above, highs teens to upper 30s.
Fire Kills Six in Taylorsville Household Tragedy
A house fire in Taylorsville North Carolina killed six family members including a 2 day old infant. The mother escaped via a window and sought help from a neighbor as flames raged before 4 a.m. Victims named include Tina Dawn Ward 22 David Shane Ward 25 infant Shana age 2 days and Shane age 3 plus Angel Cardwell 11 and William Rayford Shew 7.
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Taylorsville
N.C
John McWhorter
Landowners resist rail-trail battle and fencing needs
Landowners in Kansas oppose rail-trail use citing vandalism, liability concerns, and lack of funds for fencing. Residents warn of hunting along the trail and question state support, with debates over rail-bank acts, property rights, and proposed protections. Local officials note opposition, raise fears of fire hazards, and discuss potential legislation and hearings in Congress.
Richmond residents urge steps to reopen ballpark
At a crowded meeting the city and recreation commission face calls to pursue legal maneuvers to reopen the Richmond ballpark including eminent domain options on the Freeman property. Some propose transferring ownership to the recreation commission or a private owner while critics target lawyers John Cole and Richard Skoog. Officials consider a mill levy for recreation if land is secured, pending voter approval, and consult with the state on using Small Cities Community Development Block Grant funds for recreation. The group vows a future ballpark and notes no home for players meanwhile.
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Richmond
City and Recreation Commission
Freeman
Recreation Commission
John Cole
Richard Skoog
Hirt
McMahon
Rail banking keeps corridor alive for future rail use
KDWP plans to add 150000 toward phase two of a rail trail project along the 50 mile Ottawa to Welda route. Land remains titled to the department, not permanently taken from owners, while an unimproved section serves hiking and biking. The rail line’s history includes bankruptcy in 1886 and later revival by ATSF and Railways Corp. Rail-banking preserves the corridor until needed for rail service again, a model used by 45 states with thousands of miles of trails.
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McCown
Richmond
Garnett
KDWP
Manners
Orville Cole
U.S
Welda
Cole
Uther
Tom Weigand
Department of Wildlife and Parks
Franklin County
Ottawa
Kansas Department of
Town & Country and Cornerstone Sidewalk Sale Notes
Community events and sales highlighted include Inside Sidewalk Sale Specials at Town & Country Supply on 2008 Princeton Rd and Cornerstone Bookstore sidewalk sale with all T-shirts at 10 dollars. A Black History Month dinner potluck is set for February 24 at 1st Baptist Elliott Hall, plus hazardous waste drop at HHW Facility 242-1176.
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Town & Country Supply
Princeton Rd
Elliott
1St Baptist Church
Cornerstone
S. Main
Fr, CO
Ottawa Herald class rates and editorial staff listing
The Ottawa Herald details subscription rates by carrier and mail across regions including Ottawa Franklin County and out of state. It lists editors and staff such as John D Montgomer Jay Bemis Tom Love Debra Challis Gene Kelsey Wayne Snow and Jean Rossman with office locations and rates. The notice specifies advance payment terms and posting address at 104 S Cedar.
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John D. Montgomer
Jay Bemis
Tom Love
Debra Challis
Gene Kelsey
Wayne Snow
Jean Rossman
Franklin County
Miami
Douglas
Osage
Anderson
State of Kansas
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